How to Add Another Face ID on iPhone

Do you often use your iPhone with your partner or sibling? Do you have to unlock the device for them all the time? Interestingly, you can add another Face ID on the iPhone so that you both can easily unlock, sign in, and make purchases on the device. Also, if you often wear glasses or a mask, andyour iPhone doesn’t recognize your Face ID,you can use this option. If you’ve used an iPhone with Touch ID, you would probably remember that it allowed you to add up to five fingerprints. Right! So, you must be thinking if you can add multiple Face IDs on an iPhone or not. Well, we’ve answered everything in this article. So, let’s get started.

To make the Face ID technology more reliable and secure, Apple added theAlternate Appearance option with iOS 12. This comes in handy for people who carry drastically different looks. Also, you can use it to add your spouse’s or sibling’s face to your device. Here’s how to do it:

Warning:When you add a second Face ID, that person will have complete control over your iPhone. They can unlock your iPhone, make purchases using Face ID, pay via Apple Pay, and do other stuff. So, be careful when enabling this feature.

Once you’ve done this, you and the other person (for whom you’ve set up the Face ID) can sign in to the iPhone using Face ID.

In case you don’t see the Set Up an Alternate Appearance option, you would probably have already used that option. In that case, you’ll first have to Reset the Face ID to erase both facial profiles. To do this, head toSettings -> Face ID & Passcode -> Reset Face ID.

Once done, you can set up a new Face ID for yourself and then add a second Face ID that you want your iPhone to recognize.

So you see, it’s that easy to add another Face ID on an iPhone. In case of any doubts, feel free to ping us in the comments section below.

Yes, you can add a second Face ID using the Set Up an Alternate Appearance option in iPhone Settings.

You can set up two Face IDs on an iPhone. The first one with the Set Up Face ID option and another one with the Set Up an Alternate Appearance. In case you already have two profile appearances for yourself, you’ll have to use the Reset Face ID option to erase both profiles and then set the Face IDs again.

Kanika Gogia

Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.

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